1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1979 Subaru Rex is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 55 (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1979 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 55 (68 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 55 | Rex |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1930 mm |
